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Sunday, 11 January 2015

The Card Concept - 1st Anniversary!

Hello!

It's the first anniversary of The Card Concept and I just had to play along! I love the team and I love the inspiration. :-)
I used wPlus9 Fresh Cut Florals, Strictly Sentiments, and PTI Postmarks stamps. Colours are SU! Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Barely Banana, and PTI Hibiscus Burst.
I had originally made my card in a very pure CAS version, but added the little edge stripes after going back to look at the inspiration photo again. I ummed and ahhed about it for a while and couldn't decide which one I prefer. I'll show you the original, and you tell me what you think. :-) If you visit me regularly, you will know I lean towards the huge amount of white on the second, but those diagonal stripes seem to give a little something extra.
I think I'll add this version to Virginia's View Clean Slate Challenge.
Okay, back to housework for me!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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19 comments:

  1. Shelly11 January 2015 at 09:11

    So sweet and pretty!

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  2. Marybeth11 January 2015 at 13:33

    They are both beautiful. But I think I love the added stripes on the side. Yes, I do love the bit of pink stripes,Michelle! Gorgeous!

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  3. Virginia L.11 January 2015 at 15:53

    Your card is so CAS and gorgeous, Michelle! I love all that white space with the darling stamped flowers! The colors are so lovely by the way! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “Clean Slate” Challenge!

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  4. Cathy11 January 2015 at 18:10

    Beautiful CAS card Michelle, Cathy x

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  5. Kara11 January 2015 at 23:34

    sweet/beautiful cards!

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  6. Lynn12 January 2015 at 00:00

    These are both so amazing...love how you stamped the subtle border. Gorgeous one layer beauties Michelle.

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  7. Sazzle Dazzle12 January 2015 at 03:54

    Super CAS and totally gorgeous Michelle. xx

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  8. HJ12 January 2015 at 04:34

    Both are beautiful cards, but my first choice is the one with the stripes on the sides. They add an extra finishing touch.

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  9. Tracey McNeely12 January 2015 at 06:16

    Michelle two gorgeous cards--SWOON! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Card Concept!

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  10. Julia Aston12 January 2015 at 21:46

    Two lovely CAS designs Michelle! love those florals - I think I like the addition of the little stripes on the two edges!

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  11. Viv13 January 2015 at 02:58

    Great card Michelle ;)

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  12. Kim Heggins13 January 2015 at 14:00

    This is so pretty...it reminds me of those yummy bakery birthday cakes from when I was little. Just beautiful.

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  13. Joyce14 January 2015 at 14:37

    Love them both, but seeing them together, I do prefer the first. Just that little bit of edging takes the card up a notch, without making it too busy.

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  14. Lesley 15 January 2015 at 21:08

    Stunning!

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  15. LauraJane:)19 January 2015 at 06:14

    I tend to take photos and then keep adding to the card and take more photos...just in case I go overboard:)
    I LOVE the PTI Postmarks in pink on the edge..It adds so much in my opinion!
    Good to see both versions:)
    Thanks for sharing at The Card Concept!

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  16. Andrea Ewen19 January 2015 at 21:56

    Wonderful design and beautiful use of color!

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  17. Katie Ann Brooks20 January 2015 at 14:41

    simply gorgeous!

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  18. Sheri Gilson21 January 2015 at 01:55

    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with The Card Concept!

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  19. Wida28 January 2015 at 23:36

    loving your literal interpretations of case this sketch, but this one caught my eye. I adore the framing. really lovely!

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Thanks for your comments! You make my day! Michelle.